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AI consulting for SMEs
Independent AI consulting that shows where AI actually saves you money, before a single line of code is written. Self-hosted, GDPR-compliant, at a fixed price.
We show you where AI genuinely helps your company and where it does not, before you spend money on the build. Independent, self-hosted, at a fixed price, with a money-back guarantee.
What is AI consulting, and what do you get from wizimate concretely?
AI consulting means finding out where artificial intelligence delivers real value in your company and how to implement it safely. At wizimate that is not a deck full of buzzwords, but a compact, paid assessment of your processes and data with a clear result: a prioritised list of possible applications, an honest assessment of effort and value, and concrete quick wins.
In the end you hold a roadmap that lets you decide instead of guess. The result is yours, even if you do not continue with us afterwards. And if you do implement, it is self-hosted on your own infrastructure, GDPR-compliant and at a fixed price, with the code and data owned by you.
Who is AI consulting for companies worth it for, and who not?
AI consulting is worth it if you want to use AI but are not sure where to start, or if you want to avoid pouring money into the wrong tool. It is especially useful for small and mid-sized companies, where a lot of repetitive, rule-based work tends to pile up that nobody ever had time to automate properly.
AI delivers the biggest lever where a task occurs often, follows clear rules, and costs time or errors today. Where decisions need genuine judgement or a process is rare, we say so honestly instead of selling you something. The need is real: according to KfW, around 20 percent of German SMEs use AI, but many do not know where best to start. That is exactly the question this consulting answers.
How do you recognise serious AI consulting, and what sets us apart from tool vendors and large consultancies?
The market is full of providers who write “AI consulting” on the label and end up selling their own tool or a months-long project. You recognise serious consulting by a few clear signs:
- It is independent. We do not sell a particular platform, so we do not recommend the solution we earn the most on.
- It costs something. A “free” analysis often has only one goal, selling the follow-on project. A paid, independent analysis instead gives you an honest assessment, even when the best recommendation is not to automate somewhere yet.
- It is concrete. You get a roadmap with prioritised use cases, not a slide deck about trends.
- You talk to the person who also builds it. At wizimate there is no junior consultant and no account manager between you and the implementation.
On top of that comes our technical difference: we work self-hosted and GDPR-compliant. Your data stays with you instead of moving to a US cloud service.
How does AI consulting at wizimate work, from analysis to implementation?
We start with a short, free intro call in which we clarify whether and how we can help. Then we look at your most important processes and data and rank the options by value and effort. It is a compact assessment, not a months-long consulting project, so you have a solid basis quickly.
Your roadmap comes out of this analysis. Whether you implement with us afterwards is entirely your choice. If you do, we support you from the first prototype to live operation, all on your own infrastructure. That way AI consulting does not stop at a recommendation, but leads to something that actually runs.
AI strategy consulting: how we set priorities and your roadmap
The most expensive mistake with AI is starting in the wrong place. In AI strategy consulting we therefore sort your options along two axes: how big is the value, and how high is the effort? What lands top right, a lot of value at manageable effort, is your first step.
That gives you a sequence instead of a long wish list. For the most important use cases we estimate effort, value and ROI realistically, so you know what pays off first and what can wait. This is not a rigid five-year plan, but a roadmap you can work through step by step.
What does AI consulting at wizimate cost, and why is it not free?
We work at a fixed price, and you have three ways to start. Each path is an entry point into the same consulting, from a quick overview to a fully built automation. And because we credit the fee against the build if you proceed, the analysis is effectively free once it turns into a project.
| Quick Check | On-site Analysis | AI Sprint | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 197 € | 997 € | 4,997 € |
| Format | 90 minutes online | 1 day on-site with you | analysis plus a built quick-win |
| You get | short roadmap, top 3 use cases | full roadmap, ROI scoring, fixed-price offer | analysis plus one automation, live in 10 working days |
| Guarantee | money back | money back | runs to spec, or you pay nothing |
| Slots per month | open | 2 | 1 |
Every path starts with a free intro call. The fee is credited against the build if you proceed.
What guarantee do you get?
Full risk reversal. For the Quick Check and the on-site analysis, an unconditional money-back guarantee applies: if the roadmap does not help you, you get your money back, no discussion. For the AI Sprint, we agree in writing up front what the automation must do, and if it does not deliver that, you pay nothing. The risk is on us, not on you.
Typical use cases: what SMEs implement with us
AI consulting becomes most tangible through what actually runs afterwards. A few real examples from our projects:
- Accounting: invoices that post themselves. Drop the file in the folder, and the rest, from OCR extraction to structured filing, runs automatically, with no manual entry. See our project invoice processing automation.
- Shipping and logistics: shipping processes that work without copy-and-paste between shop and carrier, see DHL shipping automation.
- Sales and marketing: recurring campaigns generated automatically from existing data, see campaign automation.
- Back office and fulfilment: the delivery of digital products that takes care of itself, see digital product fulfilment.
A growing overview of anonymised case examples is on the Projects page. These are not prototypes, but automations that run in daily operation.
Who is behind your AI consulting?
Behind wizimate stands Wilhelm Ziegler. I hold an MSc in Electrical Engineering, come from software development, and have been building custom software and AI applications for years. I know from practice where automation really helps and where it does not.
For you that means: you get no salesperson and no middleman, but direct contact with the person who actually builds your solution. Short paths, clear responsibility, no friction across several layers. More about how we work is on the About page.
What clients say about working with us
“Wilhelm is the best developer I have ever worked with. He understands AI and automation in depth and delivers fast and without any fuss.”
Jordan H., PDX Flyers
“German Quality, extremely fast and innovative. The n8n workflow we built saves me hours of work.”
Florian K., KRPL GmbH
“Extremely competent, proactive and easy to work with, it does not get any better. Highly recommended.”
Adrien O., AS Publishing
Frequently asked questions about AI consulting
What does AI consulting cost?
With us, AI consulting starts at 197 euros for the Quick Check and 997 euros for the detailed on-site analysis, both at a fixed price and with a money-back guarantee. If you implement afterwards, we credit the fee, so the analysis effectively becomes free.
Is the consulting really independent?
Yes. We do not sell a particular platform and do not earn on licences. So the roadmap says what delivers the most for you, not what fits a vendor’s stack.
What if I already use AI tools?
Then we look at what of it genuinely delivers value and where you might be paying twice or locking yourself in. Often what exists can be replaced or connected more cleanly and in a GDPR-compliant way.
Is AI consulting also useful for smaller companies?
Especially then. Small and mid-sized companies rarely have their own AI department, but plenty of repetitive tasks. The Quick Check is designed exactly for this entry point.
Is all of this GDPR-compliant?
Yes, that is our core. We work self-hosted, your data stays with you.
Do I have to implement with you after the consulting?
No. The consulting stands on its own, the result is yours. You then decide freely whether and with whom you continue.
Next step: your intro call
The simplest way to find out where AI delivers the biggest lever for you is a short conversation. It is free and without obligation, and afterwards you know more about your options than after any whitepaper. Book your free intro call or drop us a line.